HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 1988-34ORD. NO. 88-J_
AN ORDINANCE
RELATING TO RECREATIONAL VEHICLES:
AMENDING PLYMOUTH CITY CODE SUBSECTIONS 1330.01 AND 1330.03
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
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1330.01. Definitions; State Law Adopted. Subdivision 1.
Definitions.
(a) All -Terrain Vehicle. "All -terrain vehicle" means a
motorized floatation -tired vehicle of not less than
three low-pressure tires, but not more than six tires,
that is limited in engine displacement of less than 800
CU. centime
pounds.
(b) Motorized B
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(c) Motorc
having
ters and total c
cycle. "Motorize
)peratable pedals
or a motor, or by
less than 50
and a maximum
able of a maximum
ur on a flat surf
ale. "Motor
a seat or sa
3 to travel
ess than
Bicycle" means a bicycle
ich may be propelled by
)th, with a motor with a
:u, centimeters piston
two brake horsepower,
)eed of not more than 30
with not more than one
on when the motor is
le" means ev
e for the us(
not more thz
ry motor vehicle
of the rider and
i three wheels in
motorscooters and
bicycles with motor attached, other than those vehicles
defined as motorized bicycles in subdivision 4(a), but
excluding a tractor.
(d) Recreational
a "Recd
all -terra
onal vehicle" means an,
iehicle, motorcycle, o
other motorized vehicle designed or used for a
recreational purpose. The term does not include
snowmobiles as defined in Section 1325.
Subdivision 2. State Law Adopted. Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 84.-99;-£t�bd�v3s3ons--kr�o-ugir-g; 84.92 through 84.929
as now existing, or as hereafter amended are adopted by reference
and are as much a part of this Code as if fully set forth herein.
Sec. 2. Plymouth City Code, Subsection 1330.03 is amended
to read as follows:
1330.03 Subdivision 1 Use
unlawful for any person
operation of a recreational
of Recreational Motor
to operate or knowin
vehicle:
es. It is
;ermit the
(a) On the private property of another without lawful
authority or consent of the owner of such
property.
(b) On public sidewalks, walkways or trails provided or
used for pedestrian travel.
(c) On or across park lands, ice skating rinks whether on
lakes or flooded, nor shall such vehicles park on such
area unless a permit to do so has been obtained from
the City or unless such areas have been specially
designated for such use.
(d) On any publicly owned lands and or frozen waters,
including but not limited to school grounds,
playgrounds, recreation areas and golf courses unless a
permit has been obtained from the proper public
authorities or unless such areas have been specially
designated for such use.
(e) While under the influence of #ate�t#eat}rig- liquor --ems
�aeeties- or--hart-€etniag-ru alcohol, controlled
substances, or a combination of both.
(f) At a speed greater than reasonable and proper under all
the surrounding circumstances.
(g) At any place in a careless, reckless or negligent
manner so as to endanger the person or property of
another or to cause injury or damage thereto.
(h) In a manner so as to create a loud, unnecessary or
unusual noise which disturbs, annoys or interferes with
the peace and quiet of other persons.
(i) In any cemetery.
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(j) In any planting or tree nursery in a manner which
damages or destroys growing stock.
Subdivision 2. All -terrain vehicles.
(a) Except as provided in this subdivision, no person shall
operate or knowingly permit the operation of an
all -terrain vehicle upon any street or hi hway within
the City, including any portion of the ri ht of way.
(b) Nothing is this subdivision shall be interpreted to
prohibit the operation of an all -terrain vehicle on the
outside slope of a trunk, county state -aid, or county
highway within the City.
Subdivision 3. Violation of Subd. 1(e) or (g), or Subd. 2
is a misdemeanor. Violation of any other provision of Subd 1 is
a petty misdemeanor.
Sec. 3. This ordinance is effective upon publication in
accordance with Sub sectipfn 110.11.
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Adopted this �4 day of , 1988.
Mayo
ATTEST:
Clerk
(00660ROlM63)
Published: Plymouth Post 7-29-88.
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